existing in fact; not imagined or artificial
genuine in existence
Cases of word usage
1) existing in fact; real (actual)
2) really; as a real fact (actually)
3) (of) a statement expressing 'Yes', agreement etc or one that is true, real etc as in 'The answer is (in the) affirmative (affirmative)
4) an object made to look like and serve the purpose of the real person or thing (dummy)
5) a real or imagined cause for complaint or protest (grievance)
6) existing only in the mind and not real (imaginary)
7) likely to cause anger, envy, jealousy, (because of real or apparent injustice) (invidious)
8) not real or genuine; to make fun of (a person, way of speaking etc) (especially by copying in an unkind or disrespectful way) (mock)
9) the teaching and belief that a knowledge of God and of real truth can be obtained through prayer and meditation (mysticism)
10) a name used instead od a real name (nickname)